Hypericum enshiense
Hypericum enshiense, commonly known as a unique member of the St. John's wort family, is a medicinal plant primarily native to specific regional ecosystems. Renowned for its distinct phytochemical profile, this species offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly in traditional healing practices focused on its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Scientific name: Hypericum enshiense
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Hypericum enshiense, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is classified within the family Hypericaceae under the genus Hypericum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Hypericaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hypericum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Hypericum enshiense, is known by its specific common name in Chinese as 恩施金丝桃 (Ēnshī jīnsītáo).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 恩施金丝桃 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Hypericum enshiense, possesses a very specific and limited natural range. Its occurrence is strictly documented within the geographical boundaries of China. More specifically, it can be found inhabiting the South-Central regions of the country. Because its distribution is so localized, it represents a unique element of the regional flora. Consequently, understanding this specific habitat is essential for the conservation of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Activities
Hypericum enshiense has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |